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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,315.29, 32,173.96 and 13,242.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,315.29, 32,173.96 and 13,242.44 is: 18,273.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,315.29 : 32,173.96 = 13,242.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,315.29/32,173.96 = 13,242.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,315.29x = 32,173.96 × 13,242.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,315.29x = 426,061,626.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,061,626.04/23,315.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,273.91

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